Class Rank Percentile Calculator
Convert rank in class into a percentile.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Percentile
- 92.3%
- Top
- 7.7%
- Students below you
- 286
- Decile
- Decile 1
Quick answer
Class percentile shows the share of classmates ranked below you.
Percentile = (size − rank) ÷ size × 100
How to use the Class Rank Percentile Calculator
- 1Enter your numeric class rank.
- 2Enter the total number of students.
- 3Use the top % figure on applications.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Your rank24
- Class size310
Results
- Percentile92.3%
- Top7.7%
- Students below you286
- DecileDecile 1
Frequently asked questions
Is rank 1 the best?
Yes, rank 1 is valedictorian and the 100th percentile.
Why do colleges ask?
It shows performance relative to your own school's cohort.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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